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Today is the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of German-occupied France during World War II. Did you know that Florida’s beaches were used to train Allied forces in amphibious combat in preparation for the invasion? You can learn more about Florida’s role during World War II with materials from the State Library and State Archives of Florida on Florida Memory.

Florida Memory • Primary Source Set: Military Training in Florida During WWII Primary source set of archival photographs and documents relating to military training in Florida during World War II.

The State Library of Florida celebrates the legacy of former Governor and Senator Bob Graham, who died April 16 at the age of 87. Check out one of his books or speeches from our collection in his memory: https://bit.ly/3Q2Zv8j

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Here in the Division of Historical Resources we love libraries. Especially our sister organization State Library of Florida. Since we just missed Library Week last week, we thought we might apologize by featuring a library for .

In 1966, the 144th Florida Historical Marker was placed outside of the Key West Public Library Branch - Monroe County celebrating that first library in Monroe County. The Key West Library Association was organized132 years ago last week. They must have known it was Library Week.

Happy ! Join us in celebrating Florida's libraries and visit one near you! https://dos.fl.gov/library-archives/research/florida-information/libraries/public-library-homepages/

New to the Federal Documents collection! Prepare for Monday’s solar eclipse with informational materials from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). With 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA, learn about where and how to safely view Monday’s solar eclipse and admire NASA’s two official commemorative posters by artists Tyler Nordgren (left) and Kristen Perrin (right). Find these and other Federal Documents at your State Library: https://bit.ly/2s6jHKy

March 16th is Save The Florida Panther Day! In 1990, the Florida Legislature designated the third Saturday in March as “Save The Florida Panther Day” to raise awareness for the Florida panther’s dwindling numbers. Their population was once estimated at only a few dozen, but through dedicated conservation efforts, there are estimated to be between 120 and 230 adult panthers in existence today. Click here to learn more about Florida’s state animal and how you can join the conservation effort to save the Florida panther with these and other resources at your State Library: https://bit.ly/4caUunp

It's not too late to celebrate and this year's arts theme with selections from our resource guide!

Books and Federal Documents From the State Library - Division of Library and Information Services - Florida Department of State The Division manages the State Library and Archives, supports public libraries, directs records management services, and is the designated information resource provider for the state of Florida.

Apalachee is the official journal of the Tallahassee Historical Society. Originally published from 1944-1996, the magazine was relaunched this year with a new issue. Issues from the original run can be found in our collection as well as online via Florida State University Libraries. https://fslt.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/statelibrary/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:68539/one

Tallahassee Historical Society brings back its 'Apalachee' publication 'Apalachee,' Tallahassee Historical Society's publication, is back after 27 years since its last issue in 1996.

Happy ! Here our Federal Documents Librarian highlights some of our latest federal documents from the U.S. Government Publishing Office along with Ethnic Recordings in America: A Neglected Heritage, a 1982 publication from the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. https://fslt.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/statelibrary/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:204841/one

The State Library and Archives of Florida will be closed January 15th, 2024 in observance of . Regular hours will resume Tuesday, January 16th.

Looking to research a charity before making a donation? The State Library provides free on-site access to GuideStar Pro. Visit us any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday to search detailed information on thousands of nonprofit organizations, including finances, programs, key people and more.

The State Library and Archives will be closed Friday December 29th to January 2nd for the New Year. See you in 2024!

Happy Holidays! The State Library and Archives will be closed Monday December 25th and Tuesday December 26th for the Christmas Holiday.
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Moving to Florida? Our Florida Information Finder’s New Residents guide can help you get started with information on schools, taxes, voting, driver’s licenses and more.
https://dos.fl.gov/library-archives/research/florida-information/new-residents/

DLIS Discussion November 2023. If you work for Florida libraries, we work for you! Connect with the Bureau of Library and Network Services. Join us for a conversation with our colleagues i...

Episode 4 of the Department’s podcast Unsealed is out! Secretary Cord Byrd sits down with State Folklorist, Dom Tartaglia to discuss how the Florida Folklife Program documents & preserves Florida’s vibrant folklife. Listen where you get podcasts or here: https://dos.fl.gov/unsealed/florida-folklife/

Notable Florida writer Tim Dorsey, author of the Serge Storms series of satirical crime novels, has died at age 62. Remember Dorsey by checking out one of his books from our Florida Fiction collection https://bit.ly/47SmPMv

Happy Holidays! The State Library and Archives will be closed Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Cookbook month is over, but we still have many delicious Florida recipes for you to check out! https://bit.ly/45TRl7b

Happy Cookbook Month! Stop by the State Library of Florida and visit their display!

We're always getting in more new books about Florida! Check one out today to learn something new about your state. https://dos.fl.gov/library-archives/research/new-books-list/

Looking for news of the past? The State Library holds more than 20,000 rolls of historical newspapers on microfilm and subscribes to several online newspaper databases including Newspapers.com World Collection and ProQuest Historical Newspapers: U.S. Southeast Collection.

Florida has its share of scary stories. Check out one of these haunted titles for a historical thrill.

October 24th marks the anniversary of the official creation of the United Nations in 1945 and is recognized around the world as United Nations Day! Do you know how many countries are recognized as founding UN members? (Here’s a hint: the United States is one of them!) Find the answer and a wealth of other government information in your State Library’s federal documents collection. https://bit.ly/2s6jHKy

“Think Glocally,” a new episode of “Unsealed,” is now available! Secretary of State Cord Byrd chats with Sandy Shaughnessy, Director, Division of Arts and Culture, about arts, diplomacy, international relations and more. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here: https://dos.myflorida.com/unsealed/think-glocally/

Newly digitized from our State Publications Collection, Mission San Luis: An American Treasure is a commemorative magazine published by the Florida Department of State and Tallahassee Democrat in 2009 to celebrate the opening of the Mission's visitor's center. https://archive.org/details/mission-san-luis-american-treasure